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Team Belgium: Ghent University

Photo of a model of E-Cube.

A conceptual model of Team Belgium's E-Cube.

E-Cube

Team Web site: www.solardecathlon.ugent.be

Ghent University's E-Cube is an affordable, do-it-yourself building kit for a solar-powered house that is pre-engineered, factory-built, and easily assembled without special skills.

E-Cube's design corresponds to a Belgian urban context in which freestanding houses are rare and privacy from neighbors is important. Demonstrating that living small can be convenient and practical, the house centers on a base box that contains all of the technical components and modern amenities used in everyday life.

Although not intended as a single solution for all people and lifestyles, the E-Cube will provide Solar Decathlon 2011 visitors unique insight into Belgian sustainable building design.

Contact

Steven Van Dessel
Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Jozef Plateaustraat 22
Ghent, Belgium, B-9000
Phone: 32-9-264-9577